Neuro M ECT Flashcards
1
Q
4 changes in Major Depressive Disorder
A
Change in mood
Change in circadian rhythm
Change in cognition
Psychomotor retardation or agitation
2
Q
Antidepressant response vs remission
A
HDRS scale decrease by 50% vs >60%
3
Q
Vagus Nerve Stimulation FDA approval
A
Intractible epilepsy, NOT depression
4
Q
Remission rates
ECT
Antidepressants
A
70%
20-30%
5
Q
Way to flush Benzodiazepines for ECT Tx
A
Flumazenil
6
Q
ECT side effects
A
Amnesia (both)
Delirium (10%)
Headache (50%)
7
Q
ECT MOA
A
Neurogenesis
8
Q
Depression with Anorexia
A
Melancholic
9
Q
Depression with Anxiety
A
Non-melancholic
10
Q
Depression worse in morning
A
Melancholic
11
Q
TMS method of action
A
Stimulate left PFC, induce partial seizure
12
Q
TMS vs. Anti-Depressants
A
Equal
13
Q
ECT synergism for schizophrenia
A
Clozapine
14
Q
ECT goal
A
Grand Mal seizure for at least 20 seconds
